Chemistry - Nomenclature Question with Solution | TestHub
ChemistryNomenclatureBasic Intro, Classification, Common & Trivial NamesMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediummatching list
List - I | List - II |
|---|---|
(P) | (1) Pivaldehyde |
(Q) | (2) Catechcol |
(R) | (3) Succinic acid |
(S) | (4) Westron |
|
|
| (5) Pyruvic acid |

Options:
Answer:
A
Solution:
P → 4 : The compound is Westron, a chlorinated hydrocarbon.
Q → 1 : The structure represents pivaldehyde, having tert-butyl group attached to –CHO.
R → 3 : HOOC–CH₂–CH₂–COOH is succinic acid.
S → 2 : Benzene ring with adjacent –OH groups is catechol.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:Basic Intro, Classification, Common & Trivial Names
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: QB
Doubts & Discussion
Loading discussions...